Kristen Clarke

Morning Feature Reporter

Tuesday, May 28th 2019, 9:36 AM EDT

Kristen Clarke is an energetic reporter on ABC7's morning show, 'More In The Morning.' She joined the team in May 2019.

She fronts the "More Explores" segment, where she's exploring new adventures every morning and putting the great people and things of the Southwest Florida community in the spotlight. 'More In The Morning' is unlike any other newscast, focusing on positivity and energy, mixed with the news you need to start the day.

Kristen loves meeting new people and interacting with the community, and she feels extremely blessed to be part of such a fun team sharing the good news in Southwest Florida.

Kristen was born and raised in Barrington, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. She moved to Fort Worth, Texas to attend college at TCU, where she graduated in 2018 with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. She moved to Waco, Texas, where she worked as an on-air contributor for a lifestyle show for her first year out of college. She then moved to Southwest Florida from Waco.

In college, Kristen was a TCU Cheerleader (go frogs!), a member of Sigma Kappa sorority, and an active member of student media. TCU Cheer gave Kristen a platform that led her to be deeply involved in the community. She developed a passion for the people, places and things that bring people together, and she loves how genuine and authentic storytelling can have to make a positive impact in our lives. She's motivated by her faith, family, and passion for people.

When Kristen isn't working, the exploring doesn't stop. You'll probably find her somewhere on a beach. She enjoys going on long runs, hikes, spending time with friends and exploring new places.

If you have an idea that we can showcase on 'More In The Morning,' send Kristen an email at kristen.clarke@abc-7.com. Join Kristen's journey through Southwest Florida by following her on social media - @kristenclarketv.